2026 5K and Kids Dash options
🙏🏽 Thank you to everyone for making the NOON Year's Eve 5K one of the highest-rated running events in the entire country, per Racecheck
Run the NOON Year's Eve 5K
Run in the New Year with us at the 4th annual NOON Year's Eve 5K presented by Patterson Heating & Air Conditioning! This popular holiday 5K sold out the first three years, so we're expecting a full house again in 2026.
The 5K kicks off with a traditional New Year's Eve countdown at NOON! All paces are welcome. Runners (and walkers!) will enjoy a certified cross country course with scenic views of the lake and surrounding parkland.
SWAG
If you love swag, we've got you covered! 5K participants will receive a long sleeve, branded race shirt, a finisher medal and post-race lunch/beverages. Make sure you sign up early to secure your swag though, as we do expect another sellout. If you prefer to keep it simple, we offer a "Go Green" option where runners can opt out of a shirt and medal (but you still get to enjoy the post-race sustenance!).
RACE COURSES
The 5K course begins and ends in McAlpine Creek Park. This is a certified 5K course consisting of crushed gravel surface - perfect for pushing yourself for a new PR!
The Noon Year's Eve Kids Dash course is ~ 0.20 mile, flat sprint perfect for nearly all ages. The kiddos will start at the 5K start line and cut across a crushed gravel path to take a "shortcut" to the finish line. Parents are welcome to accompany their kids on this fun run!
Visit our courses page for more details, including MapMyRun links!
AWARDS
Visit our awards page for details on overall and age group awards, including our exclusive awards for the fastest LAST MILE of 2026!
KIDS DASH
The NOON Year's Eve Kids Dash starts at 12:45 pm. The little ones dash 0.25 miles from the start to finish line and receive their own branded finisher medal.
Countdown to the 2026 NOON Year's Eve 5K presented by Patterson Heating & Air Conditioning
Make it a Double! ✌🏼
The fun doesn't have to stop when you cross the finish line at the NOON Year's Eve 5K. Join us the next day - on New Year's - for the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K.
Kick off 2027 with the same great vibes. New Year's Double participants will enjoy all the great swag and benefits of each race. But that's not all. You'll also get exclusive New Year's Double swag (reveal coming soon).
Ready to make it a Double? Let's run ✌🏼
The NOON Year's Eve Vibes 🔥
The energy and support from our atheletes inspires us every year. Let's create new memories this NOON Year's Eve!
See what others are saying about the NOON Year's Eve 5K
You don't have to take our word for it - see what other runners have had to say about the Noon Year's Eve 5K. Based on ratings and reviews from our runners, we've been awarded a prestigious Gold rating from Racecheck. We're proud to be one of only seven US races in our category to acheive this award!
Race Location
8711 Monroe Rd
McAlpine Creek Park
Charlotte, NC 28212 US
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